Founder of Tipra Motha Party Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Saturday outlined an ambitious roadmap for reforms within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), focusing on education, drinking water, sports, cultural support, and a transparent recruitment system.

Speaking during a Facebook Live session, Pradyot said that several key decisions will be taken within the next 10 days. He acknowledged that some of these steps might face resistance, but expressed confidence that those seeking meaningful change would welcome them.

He also announced that the oath-taking ceremony for newly elected TTAADC members will take place on April 27, adding that he has urged leaders to avoid unnecessary expenditure on the event. Following the ceremony, decisions will be made regarding key positions such as the Chief Executive Member, Chairman, and Executive Members.

Highlighting pressing concerns, Pradyot shared a personal experience from his recent visit to Kanpui in North Tripura, where a child asking for drinking water deeply moved him. Although the Drinking Water and Sanitation (DWS) department does not fall under TTAADC, he assured that efforts will be made to address the issue. He also pointed out gaps in the education system, including schools without teachers and children lacking basic necessities like shoes.

To tackle these issues, he has directed the Education Secretary to draft a comprehensive education policy aimed at transforming the system within TTAADC areas. Alongside this, a broader plan will be developed to address drinking water challenges.

On recruitment, Pradyot emphasized the need for a transparent and fair system. He proposed mandatory public advertisements for vacancies and interviews conducted by an independent board not affiliated with TTAADC, aiming to eliminate bias and improve accountability.

He also stressed the importance of sports development, noting that it has long been neglected. Plans are underway to introduce a dedicated sports policy covering athletics, cricket, football, and martial arts, along with infrastructure development. Importantly, he stated that sports initiatives would be led by professionals rather than politicians.

In addition, new policies will be introduced to support singers, folk artists, and musicians. Coaching centres for students preparing for competitive exams are also in the pipeline, though these will be operated by qualified individuals rather than the council itself.

Pradyot concluded by saying that his approach this time will be different, focusing on long-term, impactful reforms rather than conventional measures.